Frootwood

Fruit Beer

We took a crisp, light-bodied cherry ale and hid it away in oak barrels that have held both bourbon and maple syrup. After a lengthy stint, it emerged a changed beer, blanketed in notes of warm vanilla and earthy sweetness. The wood proves itself the star of this beer, adding depth and taming the tart cherry while the maple imposes a velvety texture that lingers for not a moment too long.

ABV

8.0

Rating

3.762

Rating count

36,737

Last updated

almost 5 years ago

 

Michael Clifton

Ju sayyy sweet oak

4.0

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Max L.

Pretty good sweet thought it would be sweeter

3.5

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4.75

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Benjamin Rodgers

Sweet and fruity but also a very nice boozy edge.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Ryan H

Not sure what to say. It’s good. Very different, but good. Definitely get all of the flavors

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Thomas C.

Excellent dessert beer. Sweet and tart.

4.75

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David G

Whiskey sting with a light cherry taste. The maple syrup makes it sweet but smooth and mellow.

4.0

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Devin M.

Better than I expected! Definitely a must have!

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Sean Hand

Mildly tart, true cherry flavor, not medicinal, and super smooth. Excellent BA fruit beer!

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Jef Jarecki

Light and delicious!

4.0

over 3 years ago

 

James Meyers

I like this alot. Its light with a fruity sweetness.

3.5

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John Columbo

I love this. Hint of cherry - not overwhelming. Barrel aged is subtle. Delicious.

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Sam

A bit too cloying for liking. Barrel is definitely there.

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Richard Erhardt

Cherry is balanced very well against ale base beer. The maple adds just a bit of sweet to settle the traditional tartness of cherry. Drinks very easy. Well done Founders.

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nick hohenberger

Very well balanced flavor. The cherry hits you up front but then the hint of maple smooths it out and finishes with light barrel aged notes.

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over 3 years ago

 

John Golden

Super woody. Sweet, dark cherry with a little bit of tartness. Similar to a cranberry wine, but not.

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Randy C

Cherry flavor forward with a hint of tartness. Maple imparts a velvety smoothness.

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Adele Metcalf

Syrup cherry richness

3.0

over 3 years ago

 

Dave Howard

Such an amazing mix of flavors! A tart cherry that is smoothed out by the barrel aging with just enough kick from the bourbon to make it unique!

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ウィル M

2022 ba series

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Eric C.

Actually really like it love the maple with the cherry!

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Tim Abel

A bit on the sweet side.

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Wayne Carpenter

Nice cherry flavor, delicate sweetness, and complex under-flavors. Definitely better warm.

4.5

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Joe White

Tastes like cherries

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Ericka Popovich Coy

Fruity, juicy, depth of flavor

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Andy

Cherry with hints of maple and barrel. Pretty tasty.

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Zach O.

Tasty after a long day!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Gary Gerrish

This is the 2022 version of Cherry Ale aged in Bourbon barrels and maple syrup. Very nice.

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Todd Borchardt

This is good beer,Thanks Dave Hershey

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Tim Wilson

A tasty brew. Love Founders either way

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Kristin S.

I thought this would be terrible, but oh no! It is interesting. I’ll have to try it again when I am not in the bag. The beer bag

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Brian Rector

Cherry and maple syrup bourbon barrels. Dessert!

3.25

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